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4 Things You'll Need to Undo Water Damage in the Home

30 May 2018

Felecia Coleman

Whenever water damages the things in your home, there are a few essential items that you'll need to undo the damage. Here, you'll learn the best methods of undoing water damage within your home.

Sunshine

Sunshine will quickly become your best friend when it comes to undoing the damage that water has done. The faster you can get things out of your house and sitting out in the sun, the better. The sun will help to expedite the drying process and limit the amount of damage sustained.

The one thing that will make the sunshine work against you is humidity. If it's sunny and humid, the drying process will be delayed. If that's the case, set the water-logged items in the sun, and put a fan on them. It will keep the moist air moving instead of allowing it to settle onto the surfaces.

Fans

Air circulation is critical when undoing the damage that the water has left behind. Get as many fans as you can in the space, open the doors and windows, and get the air moving. It doesn't matter how cold it gets while you're working – circulating the air will prevent airborne moisture from settling on the surfaces that you're working so hard to dry.

White Vinegar

No, white vinegar doesn't exactly smell the best, but it is a safe, effective solution to cleaning up after water has damaged your home. The natural acids in the white vinegar will not only break down dirt and grime, but will help to kill any mold spores that are beginning to form.

White vinegar is safe to be used on nearly all surfaces. Wood, metal, plastic, concrete – all can be cleaned with white vinegar without any concern of damaging the finish.

Professional Restoration Team

Although you've done all that you can to ensure that all of the water damaged items are taken care of, there are areas of the home that you may not think to check for damage. Hiring a professional water damage restoration team, like those at Puroclean Certified Restoration Specialist, to come into the home to inspect the damage and make the necessary repairs will protect you, your family, and your home from future hazards that unrepaired water damage can cause. Between mold, mildew, and wood rot, the home needs to be fully repaired before it can be deemed safe for the foreseeable future.

Water damage is never fun to undo, but it's possible to salvage many of the things in your home after water has damaged them. Start working today, and you'll have things back to normal in no time.

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